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FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hump
1, record 1, English, hump
verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pull down 1, record 1, English, pull%20down
verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To sort(freight cars) in a classification yard and assemble in trains by means of a hump. 1, record 1, English, - hump
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- passer à la butte 1, record 1, French, passer%20%C3%A0%20la%20butte
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- débrancher à la gravité 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9brancher%20%C3%A0%20la%20gravit%C3%A9
- manœuvrer à la gravité 1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvrer%20%C3%A0%20la%20gravit%C3%A9
- débrancher 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9brancher
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Séparer les wagons par destination sur le faisceau de débranchement d'une gare de triage. 1, record 1, French, - passer%20%C3%A0%20la%20butte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- floating drilling vessel
1, record 2, English, floating%20drilling%20vessel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- floating vessel 2, record 2, English, floating%20vessel
correct
- floating drilling rig 3, record 2, English, floating%20drilling%20rig
correct
- floating support 4, record 2, English, floating%20support
correct
- drilling vessel 5, record 2, English, drilling%20vessel
correct
- drill vessel 6, record 2, English, drill%20vessel
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... floating drilling vessels [include] the two surface-type mobile units, i.e., the ship and barge units, and the column-stabilized or semi-submersible units. 6, record 2, English, - floating%20drilling%20vessel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Drilling vessels that are essentially of ship or barge type, of normal configuration and proportions, and which operate in all conditions as typical surface displacement vessels, are to have scantlings that meet the requirements of "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels" or "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges for Offshore Service" of current issue. Additional consideration for unusual loadings due to drilling operations, mooring, etc., and for unusual configurations such as catamarans, outriggers, etc., will be specially considered ... 7, record 2, English, - floating%20drilling%20vessel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The E-Z tree is a valve-latch assembly landed in the B.O.P. stack to form a temporary production tree during offshore tests carried out from a floating drilling vessel. 4, record 2, English, - floating%20drilling%20vessel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Floating drilling rigs are normally referred to as "drill vessels" or "drilling vessels" and are in the truest sense of the word "vessels." For a seafaring man, however, they differ in many respects from his general conception of a vessel. [As opposed to the traditional vessel,] the drill vessel often anchors for weeks and even months at one location. It may move only short distances from well to well. Seldom, if ever, does it need to visit port except for major repair or inspection. ... Many drill vessels, semi-submersibles for instance, cannot even be handled in present dry-dock facilities because of their size. 6, record 2, English, - floating%20drilling%20vessel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Vessel. Means every vessel which by means of its special outfit, purpose, design, or function engages in certain industrial ventures. Included in this classification are such vessels as drill rigs, missile range ships, dredges, cable layers, derrick barges, pipe lay barges, construction and wrecking barges. Excluded from this classification are vessels carrying freight for hire or engaged in oceanography, limnology, or the fishing industry. 6, record 2, English, - floating%20drilling%20vessel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Types de bateaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- engin de forage flottant
1, record 2, French, engin%20de%20forage%20flottant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- support flottant 2, record 2, French, support%20flottant
correct, masculine noun
- installations flottantes 3, record 2, French, installations%20flottantes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe même [des plateformes autoélévatrices] limite leurs performances: les plus récentes, dont les piles dépassent les 100 mètres peuvent forer par 90 mètres d'eau. Au-delà de cette profondeur, on utilise des engins de forage flottants, navires ou plateformes semi-submersibles. 1, record 2, French, - engin%20de%20forage%20flottant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-08-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
- Road Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- urban distribution centre
1, record 3, English, urban%20distribution%20centre
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- urban distribution center 2, record 3, English, urban%20distribution%20center
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
urban distribution centers : these facilities are intended to coordinate delivery routes into a particular city or city center. Some of these urban distribution facilities may be dedicated to a given type of freight. This classification is showcased by operations that handle construction material supplies for jobsites... 2, record 3, English, - urban%20distribution%20centre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
- Transport routier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- centre de distribution urbaine
1, record 3, French, centre%20de%20distribution%20urbaine
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CDU 2, record 3, French, CDU
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
centres de distribution urbaine : ces centres tentent de mutualiser les tournées de livraison à destination d'une ville ou d'un centre-ville. Certains centres de distribution peuvent être dédiés à un type de marchandises. Il s'agit notamment des centres de distribution urbaine (CDU) traitant l'approvisionnement des chantiers de construction. 1, record 3, French, - centre%20de%20distribution%20urbaine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Packaging Standards and Regulations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Packaging Standards Committee 1, record 4, English, Packaging%20Standards%20Committee
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Packaging Standards Committee has been around for a long time---Only you may have known it as the Freight Classification Committee of the Canadian Freight Association. We have taken on a brand new name and joined the Railway Association of Canada. The Packaging Standards Committee is comprised of professionals form the Damage Prevention and Freight Claims Services of the Member Railroads as well as a representative member of the RAC who is Chairman of the Committee. 1, record 4, English, - Packaging%20Standards%20Committee
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The prime objective of PSC is to ensure goods shipped by rail in Canada are reasonably packaged for safe transportation to their destination. 1, record 4, English, - Packaging%20Standards%20Committee
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Railway Packaging Standards of Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Réglementation et normalisation (Emballages)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité sur les normes d'emballage 1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20normes%20d%27emballage
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Standards and Regulations
- Industrial Establishments
- Fire Prevention
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- medium hazard industrial occupancy
1, record 5, English, medium%20hazard%20industrial%20occupancy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy.... Group F, Division 2 : Medium hazard industrial occupancies(aircraft hangars, box factories, candy plants, cold storage plants, dry cleaning establishments not using flammable or explosive solvents or cleaners, electrical substations, factories, freight depots, helicopter landing areas on roofs, laboratories, laundries, except self-service, mattress factories, planing mills, printing plants, repair garages, salesrooms, service stations, storage rooms, television studios not admitting a viewing audience, warehouses, wholesale rooms, woodworking factories, workshops). [National Building Code of Canada] 1, record 5, English, - medium%20hazard%20industrial%20occupancy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Construction)
- Établissements industriels
- Prévention des incendies
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- établissement industriel à risques moyens
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20industriel%20%C3%A0%20risques%20moyens
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classification des bâtiments ou parties de bâtiments selon leur usage principal. [...] Groupe F, division 2 : Établissements industriels à risques moyens (ateliers, ateliers de rabotage, entrepôts, entrepôts frigorifiques, fabriques de boîtes, fabriques de confiserie, fabriques de matelas, garages de réparations, gares de marchandises, hangars d'aéronefs, imprimeries, installations de nettoyage à sec n'employant pas de solvants ni de nettoyants inflammables ou explosifs, laboratoires, laveries, sauf libre-service, locaux de rangement, locaux de vente au détail, locaux de vente en gros, sous-stations électriques, stations-service, studios de télévision où le public n'est pas admis, toitures-terrasses prévues pour l'atterrissage des hélicoptères, usines, usines de travail du bois). [Code national du bâtiment du Canada] 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tablissement%20industriel%20%C3%A0%20risques%20moyens
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Transport of Goods
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- test container 1, record 6, English, test%20container
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A package other than one currently authorized for shipping which is being tested under the rules of the Uniform or Canadian Freight Classification Committee. It must be marked "test container" and have the test permit number shown on it. 1, record 6, English, - test%20container
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Transport de marchandises
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- emballage à l'essai
1, record 6, French, emballage%20%C3%A0%20l%27essai
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emballage de transport autre que ceux déjà homologués par le Comité de la Classification canadienne des marchandises ou l'«Uniform Classification Committee», et portant la mention «test container/emballage à l'essai» ainsi que le numéro du permis d'essai. 1, record 6, French, - emballage%20%C3%A0%20l%27essai
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- special package 1, record 7, English, special%20package
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numbered package, shipping container and other authorized forms of shipment described in the Uniform or Canadian Freight Classification for specified articles. 1, record 7, English, - special%20package
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- emballage spécialisé
1, record 7, French, emballage%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colis, emballage de transport ou autres conditionnements numérotés et homologués par l'«Uniform Freight Classification» ou la Classification canadienne des marchandises. 1, record 7, French, - emballage%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-07-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rule 51 1, record 8, English, rule%2051
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rule in the Uniform Freight Classification(U. S. A.) containing requirements for construction of fibre barrels, drums, pails or grease proof/water proof tubs. 1, record 8, English, - rule%2051
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- règle 51
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A8gle%2051
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Règle de l'«Uniform Freight Classification» (É.-U.) comprenant les prescriptions de fabrication des récipients en carton (tonneaux, fûts et seaux) ainsi que des tubes en carton imperméables à la graisse et à l'eau. 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A8gle%2051
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-07-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rule 54 1, record 9, English, rule%2054
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rule in the Canadian Freight Classification containing requirements for construction of fibre barrels, drums, pails or grease proof/water proof tubs. 1, record 9, English, - rule%2054
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- règle 54
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A8gle%2054
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Règle de la Classification canadienne des marchandises comprenant les prescriptions de fabrication des récipients en carton (tonneaux, fûts et seaux) ainsi que des tubes en carton imperméables à la graisse et à l'eau. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A8gle%2054
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-11-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Freight Classification
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Freight%20Classification
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rail tariff which publishes rates according to freight classification. 2, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Freight%20Classification
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Classification canadienne des marchandises
1, record 10, French, Classification%20canadienne%20des%20marchandises
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tarif ferroviaire indiquant les prix de transport selon la classification des marchandises. 2, record 10, French, - Classification%20canadienne%20des%20marchandises
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-02-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Regulations (Water Transport)
- Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- classification
1, record 11, English, classification
standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Freight) A publication containing a list of commodities and indicating class ratings for the purpose of applying class rates. The Canadian Freight Classification also prescribes many of the governing rules and regulations pertaining to domestic shipments. 1, record 11, English, - classification
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 11, English, - classification
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
- Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- classification
1, record 11, French, classification
feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Fret) Publication qui donne une liste de produits par catégorie et tarif-marchandises. Le document intitulé "Classification canadienne des marchandises" reproduit en outre bon nombre de dispositions réglementaires que régissent les expéditions intérieures. 1, record 11, French, - classification
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 2, record 11, French, - classification
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-06-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Market Prices
- Trade
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- rate and rating 1, record 12, English, rate%20and%20rating
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(freight). A freight classification is an alphabetical list of articles, together with the "rating" which each commodity takes. The "rating" is the class or group into which the article is placed for the purpose of quoting freight charges. The "rate" is the charge, usually in cents per hundred pounds, for transporting a commodity or class of freight between various points. Ratings are found in the classification; rates in freight tariffs. 1, record 12, English, - rate%20and%20rating
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Commerce
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- prix et classe 1, record 12, French, prix%20et%20classe
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(fret). Classification ou liste des articles par ordre alphabétique, y compris la "classe" de chaque produit. La "classe" est la catégorie ou le groupe où est rangé chaque article en vue de coter la taxe de fret. Le "prix" est le coût, ordinairement en cents les cent livres, du transport d'un produit ou d'une catégorie de marchandise, entre divers points. Les classes figurent dans la classification; les prix, dans les tarifs de fret. 1, record 12, French, - prix%20et%20classe
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-04-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- freight classification 1, record 13, English, freight%20classification
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A publication containing a list of commodities and indicating class ratings for the purpose of applying class rates. The Canadian Freight Classification also prescribes many of the governing rules and regulations pertaining to domestic shipments. 1, record 13, English, - freight%20classification
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- classification fret 1, record 13, French, classification%20fret
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La publication intitulée "Classification canadienne des marchandises" donne une liste de produits, par catégorie et tarif-marchandises. Elle reproduit en outre bon nombre de dispositions réglementaires régissant les expéditions domestiques. 1, record 13, French, - classification%20fret
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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